Emily Kilroy has more than 15 years of public service experience working in local government. She currently serves as the Director of Economic Development for Albemarle County, VA, leading a team to create opportunities for job creation, redevelopment, and enhance our community’s quality of life. She has experience in legislative affairs, communications, public engagement, and urban planning. Across these varied roles, her focus is always on how to make local government accessible and working for all.
Emily has a master’s in urban & environmental planning from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s in international development from American University. She serves on the boards of the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development, the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Venture Central, and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau. In her spare time, Emily enjoys hiking with her husband and two children. LinkedIn: Emily Kilroy
